Bitcoin Payment Link
Pay invoices easily and conveniently with Bitcoin
The Bitcoin Payment Link is a simple and practical way to pay invoices with Bitcoin. Wherever bank transfers were previously used, a Bitcoin Payment Link can significantly simplify the payment process – for both payers and payees.
A Bitcoin payment link is a payment link that the recipient of a payment sends to someone from whom they are expecting a payment. The basic idea is simple: instead of bank details, payment reference and manual transfer, the payer receives a single link that they can use to settle the invoice directly – in this case with Bitcoin.
All information relevant to the payment is already stored in this payment link. This includes the invoice number, a customer or reference number, the amount to be paid, the currency used and – if necessary – additional information about the payment. The link thus replaces the classic payment instruction on an invoice.
What is a Bitcoin Payment Link?
A Bitcoin payment link is an individual payment link that the recipient of a payment creates and forwards to the payer. The link contains all the information required for the payment, for example:
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Invoice number or reference
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Customer name or customer number
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Invoice amount and currency
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Optional additional information
Example of a payment link:
The Bitcoin Payment Link is unique and only ever valid for a single payment transaction. It cannot be used more than once or by different payers. This means that each payment can be clearly assigned.
The payment link can be integrated directly into an invoice, sent by e-mail, made available on a website or sent via messenger services.
How a Bitcoin Payment Link works in practice
The payee creates the payment link and integrates it into the existing communication. It can be placed directly on the invoice, sent by e-mail, integrated on a website or passed on via messenger services. Each payment link is unique and intended exclusively for a specific payment transaction. Multiple use for different payers is not possible.
When the payer opens the link, they are taken to a separate payment page. All relevant billing data is clearly displayed there once again. If they decide to pay, Bitcoin is available as a payment method for a Bitcoin payment link.
Dynamic price calculation for Bitcoin payments
A key advantage of the Bitcoin Payment Link is the dynamic conversion. The Bitcoin exchange rate at the time of payment is decisive, not the rate at the time of invoicing.
For example, if the Bitcoin price (as of January 24, 2026) is around €75,665, an invoice for €50 corresponds to an amount of around 66,081 sats or 0.00066081 BTC.
This mechanism was chosen deliberately. If the Bitcoin amount was already fixed when the invoice was issued, this would create an incentive for tactical behavior: The payer would only pay with Bitcoin if the price has fallen since then and would prefer to switch to a fiat payment if the price rises. For the payee, on the other hand, the opposite would be attractive.
As there is often a time lag between invoicing and payment in practice, this volatility risk is circumvented by not fixing the Bitcoin amount until the moment of payment.
Complete payment with the Bitcoin Payment Link
After confirmation, the Bitcoin amount to be paid is displayed to the payer as a QR code. This can be paid with any standard Bitcoin or Lightning wallet.
After successful payment, the payer receives a confirmation. The payee is also informed automatically: The payment appears in the transaction overview and an e-mail notification is also sent. This means that receipt of payment is clearly documented and can be clearly assigned.
Create Bitcoin payment link with Coinsnap
To create Bitcoin payment links yourself, you need a Coinsnap account. In the Coinsnap Dashboard you will find the Payment Link section under Payment Tools.
There you create a new Bitcoin Payment Link and enter all relevant billing information:
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A unique invoice number for internal allocation
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the name or customer number of the invoice recipient
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the invoice amount and the currency
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the validity period of the payment link
Further notes can be added in the description field, which will be displayed to the payer later. For internal purposes, there is a separate field for internal notes that is only visible to you. Optionally, you can also grant a Bitcoin discount, for example 5%, if the invoice is paid with Bitcoin.
In addition, an e-mail address of the payer can be stored and a redirect URL defined to which the payer is redirected after successful payment.
This manual creation is particularly suitable if a customer explicitly expresses the wish to pay an invoice with Bitcoin. However, this method would be too time-consuming for larger invoice volumes or regular billing.
Automation of Bitcoin payment links
The manual creation of a Bitcoin payment link is particularly suitable if a customer specifically asks for a Bitcoin payment. However, there are more efficient solutions for regular invoices or larger volumes.
Create Bitcoin Payment Link via CSV
Coinsnap enables the automated creation of Bitcoin payment links via a CSV file. This file contains all relevant invoice data. After the upload, Coinsnap generates a separate, individual Bitcoin Payment Link for each invoice.
These links can then be integrated directly into invoices or inserted when they are sent by e-mail.
Integrate Bitcoin Payment Link via API
An API is also available for companies with their own invoicing software or automated billing processes. Bitcoin Payment Links can be generated directly from the existing software via an API call.
This method is particularly suitable for structured processes, for example for service providers, SaaS offerings or e-commerce applications where payments were previously made by bank transfer. Coinsnap provides the technical interface and Coincharge supports the integration if required.
Bitcoin payment link vs. Bitcoin invoice
Compared to the Bitcoin invoice, the Bitcoin Payment Link offers greater convenience for the payer. While a form has to be filled out for the Bitcoin invoice, all the information is already stored in the Payment Link. All the payer has to do is pay.
The additional effort lies with the payment recipient, who creates the Bitcoin payment link – manually, via CSV or via API. In return, the payment process is significantly simplified for the customer.
Conclusion: Bitcoin Payment Link as a modern payment alternative
The Bitcoin Payment Link is an ideal addition wherever payments were previously made by bank transfer. Compared to the Bitcoin invoice, where the payer has to fill out a form themselves, the Payment Link is much more convenient for them. All the data is already prepared – all they have to do is pay.
The additional effort is on the part of the payee. The payment links are either created manually or generated automatically via CSV upload or API integration. Although the latter requires a little technical effort, it offers the greatest convenience for recurring billing.
Overall, Bitcoin Payment Links offer a simple and practical way to offer customers Bitcoin payments – especially in scenarios where invoices were previously paid by bank transfer.
If you would also like to give your customers the option of paying invoices via Bitcoin Payment Link in the future, please arrange a free consultation with us. Together, we will examine how this solution can be sensibly integrated into your existing processes.
